Shootz! Fires, Beach Erosion And The Changing Moon Are On Display

Meanwhile, Honolulu police step up their presence on the Westside, and the women’s prison on Oahu has new sections for inmates.

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Meanwhile, Honolulu police step up their presence on the Westside, and the women’s prison on Oahu has new sections for inmates.

The partial eclipse of the Full Harvest Super Moon as viewed from Huakai Beach looking toward the China Walls area of Oahu鈥檚 south shore at 6.39.33 pm (Black & white image) and 33 seconds later as a Color image. Unfortunately the near atmosphere did not cooperate and we were only treated to a partial-partial eclipse. But we have another opportunity to see an atmospheric phenomena on October 2nd when the Sun will be eclipsed as it rises. (David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024
A partial eclipse as viewed from Huakai Beach looking toward the China Walls area on Oahu鈥檚 South Shore. (David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024)
Hokuao Kaohelaulii sits on the sofa he slept on overnight after the previous day鈥檚 vegetation fire Monday, Sept. 16, 2024, in the Kalaeloa area of Ewa Beach while Honolulu Fire Department firefighters continue to monitor hot spots. Kaohelaulii, of Niihau, said his belongings were destroyed. He doesn鈥檛 call himself homeless as his home is on Niihau. Kaohelaulii is on Oahu to attend school and work. He said many homeless live in the area near Kalaeloa Airport. (Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024)
Hokuao Kaohelaulii sits on the sofa he slept on overnight after the previous day鈥檚 vegetation fire Monday in the Kalaeloa area of Ewa Beach while Honolulu Fire Department firefighters continue to monitor hot spots. Kaohelaulii, of Niihau, said his belongings were destroyed. (Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024)
Hokuao Kaohelaulii sits on the sofa he slept on overnight after the previous day鈥檚 vegetation fire Monday, Sept. 16, 2024, in the Kalaeloa area of Ewa Beach while Honolulu Fire Department firefighters continue to monitor hot spots. Kaohelaulii, of Niihau, said his belongings were destroyed. He doesn鈥檛 call himself homeless as his home is on Niihau. Kaohelaulii is on Oahu to attend school and work. He said many homeless live in the area near Kalaeloa Airport. (Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024)
Hokuao Kaohelaulii surveys the damage after the vegetation fire in Ewa Beach. Kaohelaulii, of Niihau, said he’s on Oahu to attend school and work, but many homeless people live in the area near Kalaeloa Airport. (Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024)
Honolulu Fire Department firefighters with Engine 43 East Kapolei and Tanker 12 Waipahu continue to monitor hot spots from the previous day鈥檚 vegetation fire Monday, Sept. 16, 2024, in the Kalaeloa area of Ewa Beach. (Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024)
Honolulu Fire Department firefighters with Engine 43 East Kapolei and Tanker 12 Waipahu monitor hot spots from the previous day鈥檚 vegetation fire Monday in the Kalaeloa area of Ewa Beach. (Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024)
Beach erosion isn’t unique to any particular shore in the islands. Locals say this area at Huakai Beach near Kahala Avenue has gotten worse in the last 18 months. (David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024)
Honolulu Police Department Major Gail Beckley speaks during a West Oahu Town Hall on public safety Monday, Sept. 16, 2024, at Nanakuli High and Intermediate School in Waianae. State Rep. Darius Kila hosted the town hall with community members and law enforcement. (Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024)
Honolulu Police Department Maj. Gail Beckley speaks during a West Oahu Town Hall on public safety Monday at Nanakuli High and Intermediate School in Waianae. State Rep. Darius Kila hosted the town hall with community members and law enforcement. (Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024)
A Department of Law Enforcement patrol vehicle parks at the entrance of the Waianae District Park Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024, in Waianae. Police presence increased with recent violence. (Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024)
A Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement patrol vehicle parks at the entrance of the Waianae District Park Tuesday in Waianae. Police presence increased with recent violence. (Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024)
The Women鈥檚 Community Correctional Center initially began to plan for upgrades in 2017. Once the initial allotment of funds totaling $64M was realized, construction began and at the time of this tour 90% of the modifications and construction had been completed with current construction costs reaching just below $55M (David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024
A new section of the Women鈥檚 Community Correctional Center on Oahu has open-planned areas available for inmates to spend their time. The areas provide space for sleeping and eating with access to other facilities as needed. Construction is almost complete and the facility will be handed over within the next few weeks. (David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024)
A wingfoiler catches air at White Plains Beach with Diamond Head rising above the horizon Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024, in Ewa Beach. The wing acts like a sail or kite to propel the athlete. The hydrofoil under the board lifts the board above the water when the rider reaches a certain speed. (Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024)
A wing foiler catches air at White Plains Beach with Diamond Head rising above the horizon Thursday in Ewa Beach. The wing acts like a sail or kite to propel the athlete. The hydrofoil lifts the board above the water when the rider reaches a certain speed. (Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024)
An almost full moon rises above Honolulu town Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024, as seen frrom Ewa Beach. (Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024)
A waning gibbous moon rises above the clouds Thursday as seen frrom Ewa Beach. The phase, which comes between a full moon and a half moon, creates low tides during midday and late night. High tides rise in the early evening and early morning. (Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024)

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